Terah Webb

DVM, DACVO

Terah Webb, DVM, Diplomate ACVO, is a Board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist at MedVet Columbus as well as the Pharmacy Committee Chair for all MedVet locations. She has been a part of the ophthalmology team since 2003.

Dr. Webb has published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, Veterinary Ophthalmology, and Molecular Vision. Dr. Terah Webb has also served as a principal investigator in several clinical trials including a novel therapy to prevent diabetic cataracts and multiple dry eye studies. An active advocate of continuing education for veterinary professionals, she lectures regionally and nationally on an annual basis to help bring quality ophthalmic care closer to home for owners.

Dr. Webb’s special interests include glaucoma surgery, ocular manifestations of systemic disease, and cataract surgery with artificial lens replacement. Her goal with each consultation is to educate the client about their pet’s disease, why it has occurred, and all treatment options. She is dedicated to restoring or preserving vision and providing lifelong comfort for each patient she treats.

Education/Training:

• The College of Wooster, BA, Biochemistry 1998

• The Ohio State University, DVM, 2002

• Rotating Internship, Carolina Veterinary Specialists, 2003

• Residency, The Ohio State University & MedVet, 2003-2006

Dineli Bras

DVM, MS, DACVO

Dr. Dineli Bras earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center, followed by a residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University in 2004. Concurrently, she earned a Master of Science degree, with research focused on the canine lens and posterior capsular opacification following cataract surgery. During her time at Ohio State, she was honored with the Hospital Service Award in recognition of her dedication to patients and clients.

Dr. Bras is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO). She has served as President of both the ACVO and the ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation and currently holds the distinction of Emeritus Board Member of the Foundation.

In 2004, Dr. Bras joined Medvet, Columbus, OH and directed the Ophthalmology Department for 5 years. Since 2009, she leads the Ophthalmology Department at Centro de Especialistas Veterinarios de Puerto Rico (CEVET), the largest multi-specialty private veterinary practice in Puerto Rico. She is a consultant veterinary ophthalmologist at the Caribbean Manatee Conservation Center. Dr. Bras has served as a primary investigator in clinical trials and currently collaborates on multiple ongoing clinical studies. One of Dr. Bras’s research collaborations with University of California, Davis led to the identification of the “Tiger-eye” gene mutation in the Puerto Rico Paso Fino horse. Dr. Bras is currently working with the Federation of Paso Fino Horse of Puerto Rico and the Paso Fino Breed Foundation of Puerto Rico to implement genetic testing for inclusion in the breed registry and expanding the breed’s genetic database to support conservation efforts. She has authored scientific publications and has been invited to lecture extensively throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Dr. Bras is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Colegio de Médicos Veterinarios de Puerto Rico (CMVPR).

Her clinical interests include cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. With more than 20 years of experience in advanced glaucoma procedures, Dr. Bras developed and refined the endolaser surgical technique for canine and feline patients and remains committed to advancing the field of veterinary ophthalmic surgery.

Hans Westermeyer

DVM, DACVO

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